24 Events in October in Bochum - Events & Activities in October 2026
October 2026: Celebrations, culture & more! 🍻 Oktoberfest, concerts & parties – find events for your perfect autumn!

Path of Coal
Photography meets Ruhr area history: Path of Coal at LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover captivates with industrial culture and strong images. Free entry. #IndustrialCulture #Bochum

City Tour for Food Lovers
Experience Bochum from its tastiest side: The City Tour for Food Lovers combines city stories, currywurst, and Fiege Pils. 10.10.2026, 11 AM, 28 €. Book now! #Bochum

Dieter Bohlen & Band
Bochum experiences the Pop Titan live: Dieter Bohlen & Band brings hits, brilliance, and great emotions to RuhrCongress. 10.10.2026, from €83.95. #Bochum #Live

in search of the lost excavator
An evening of theater full of warmth, wit, and wistfulness at the Oval Office Bochum: Leo Meier's play tells of loss and memory. 10.10.2026. #Theater

NightWash Live

Path of Coal
Bochum's industrial history up close: Path of Coal at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover combines photography, mining, and authentic pit atmosphere. Free admission. #Ruhr area

Walli: From Culture in Lothringen
Comedy, culture, and real Ruhrpott charm in Bochum-Gerthe: Walli takes you on a special walk with coffee and culture. #Bochum

lit.RUHR 2026: Saša Stanišić reads in Bochum
A literary evening full of linguistic power in Bochum: Saša Stanišić reads at lit.RUHR 2026. Speech, rhythm, and stance meet stage magic. #litRUHR

in search of the lost digger
A theater evening full of closeness and resonance in the Oval Office Bochum: Leo Meier's play meets a strong stage atmosphere. On 11.10.2026 at 20:00. #Bochum #Theater

Path of Coal
Photography, coal, and Ruhr area feeling in Bochum: Path of Coal shows striking images at LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover. On 12.10.2026, free admission. #IndustrialCulture

Boundless as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026
An evening of theater with attitude in Bochum: Boundless connects human rights, suspense, and strong imagery. 12.10.2026, 6 euros, barrier-free. #Bochum

VR Meets Everyday Life... in the Neighborhood
Bochum invites you to an open VR afternoon in the neighborhood: free, understandable, directly experienceable. October 12, 2026, from 3 PM. #Bochum #VR

Path of Coal
Industrial culture to experience: The Path of Coal leads through Bochum's history in the original colliery site. 10/13/2026, exciting museum experience. #Ruhrgebiet

Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum
Bochum invites you on a journey through the history of the telephone: historical technology, vibrant communication, and real museum charm. 13.10.2026, admission free. #Bochum #Museum

Boundless as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026
An evening of theater with a stance in Bochum: Boundless touches, challenges, and stays in mind. On 10/13/2026 at the KulturMagazin. #Bochum #Theater

Idea Meeting Bochum-Nord
Open Idea Round at the Tea House Bethanien: Sonja Hasenkamp listens, consolidates topics, and advances Bochum-Nord. 10.13.2026, free entry. #BochumNord #Gerthe

Money as a Weapon: How the Economy Decides War and Peace
An evening full of inspiration in Bochum: Ulrike Herrmann reads from Money as a Weapon and connects economics, power, and peace. On October 13, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM. #Literature

Path of Coal
Experience photography, coal, and Ruhr area history at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. Path of Coal showcases strong images and true industrial culture spirit. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Borderless as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026
A theater morning that touches: Borderless at Traumbaum Theater Bochum tells intelligently and sensitively about human rights and courage. October 14, 2026, 10 AM, 6 euros. #Bochum #Theater

Chess for Everyone
Experience chess instead of just watching: In Bochum, concentration meets encounter. Free on October 14, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM. #Bochum #Chess

Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh at Theater Traumbaum
Mindful movement at Theater Traumbaum in Bochum: Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh bring calm, body awareness, and new energy. #Bochum

Queer Poetry Gala Bochum
Poetic voices, queer perspectives, and strong stage moments at FLUID Bochum: The Queer Poetry Gala invites you to a live experience on 10/14/2026. #Poetry

Archive Cinema: Bochumer Verein 1934-1941
A rare film evening at the Bochum City Archive: Bochumer Verein 1934-1941 shows industrial history, factory life, and culture of memory. Free admission, please reserve. #Bochum

